Medical Assistant - Medical Weight Loss - Tullahoma

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Tullahoma, TN

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the licensed healthcare team in performing office examinations and procedures by organizing and managing clinic patient flow, gathering and documenting patient screening data, assisting with patient and family education and communication with the patient's health care team. Vanderbilt Medical Weight Loss is part of Vanderbilt Health, a comprehensive academic health system with a mission to move medicine forward through patient care, education, and research. They foster a collaborative and supportive community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and uniqueness is celebrated.

Requirements

MA certification recognized by Vanderbilt Health (AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP).
Can sit for exam if they have 12 months of patient care experience.
Consideration may be given to candidates that can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines.
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program.
Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

Planning & Organizing (Fundamental Awareness)
Clinical Competencies (Novice)
Environment of Care (Novice)
Clinical Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness)

Responsibilities

Directs and supports patient flow as well as unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment and unit environmental standards.
Facilitates identification of resources to meet patient healthcare needs.
Performs/assists with procedures according to organizational/departmental standards.
Collects and documents patient screening data for the healthcare team.
Assists with patient and family education.
Additional duties may be assigned.